I want to do a film in every Indian language, says Adah Sharma
Though she is just 27 years old, Adah Sharma will complete a decade in Bollywood next year. Ask how she looks back at her career, she says, “I don’t count years like that. When I made my debut with 1920, I didn’t know much about anything but I am happy I started off with a good role. But I did so much work in the south Indian film industry that it kind of fast-forwarded me five years. But personally, I have only seen it as one film at a time. Coming from a non-filmy background, what was important for me was finding a good film backed by a known production house so that you are sure the film will release. When I look back, there are no regrets but at the same time, I never felt completely satisfied at any stage.”
However, there is one thing that hasn’t changed about her. “I still take my decision intuitively. When I was making my debut with a horror movie, everyone said that I should not do it and rather go for a glam avatar. But I felt that my part was beautiful and I did it. I have always been responsible for my own decisions. I don’t blame anyone for anything.”
After doing Hasee Toh Phasee in 2014, she made a comeback in 2017 with Commando 2. About being an absentee from Bollywood, she says, “I did six films in the south in those two years and got to work with a lot of noted personalities. I was really busy there. I had roles specially written for me. There’s no point of doing a movie if you aren’t doing a fabulous role in it.” She adds that it is very easy to juggle between different film industries in India, as filmmakers are very professional and accommodating. The actress also confirms that she is doing Commando 3 but maintains that she can’t talk much about it as the film is yet to be announced.
Talking about the difference between different film industries, she says, “For me, the only difference is the language. In south, I had to mug up lines like crazy. But if you see, the distinction is blurring and it’s a nice thing. The technicians keep switching between different film industries.”
At this point, we ask if Baahubali was a game-changer in bridging the north-south gap. She answers, “Baahubali created a lot of awareness. Now, people know that there is a Telugu film industry. Prabhas was always a huge star in the Telugu industry and now in Mumbai, everyone knows him. I am also very happy to be part of other film industries. In fact, I want to do films in every Indian language before I die.”
Adah’s social media doesn’t hide her love for food. The self-confessed foodie says, “I have an appetite of four grown wrestlers and I workout because I enjoy it and not to shed kilos. I have the metabolism of a teenage boy.”
The actress, who also uses social media to spread messages like loving street dogs, feels that the various platforms are a great way to interact with fans. “If people who follow me were to give me roles, I would be doing 200 films at a time. I don’t see any negative side of social media because I have received so much love from my online fan clubs,” she laughs.
